1. Optimization of Alarms: A Study on Alarm Limits, Alarm Sounds, and False Alarms, Intended to Reduce Annoyance

   • Frank E. Block Jr
   • Lauri Nuutinen
   • Bert Ballast

   OriginalPaper Pages: 75 - 83

2. A Meta-Analysis of Studies Using Bias and Precision Statistics to Compare Cardiac Output Measurement Techniques

   • Lester A. H. Critchley
   • Julian A. J. H. Critchley

   OriginalPaper Pages: 85 - 91

3. The Effect of Maintaining a Constant Preload or a Constant Degree of Thumb Abduction on the Isometric Twitch Force of the Thumb

   • Gertjan van Santen
   • Egbert Otten
   • Jan Mark Klaas Hyltje Wierda

   OriginalPaper Pages: 93 - 102

4. The Calibration and Validation of a Phase-Modulated Near-Infrared Cerebral Oximeter

   • Warren J. Levy
   • Jeffrey Carpenter
   • Eric Zager

   OriginalPaper Pages: 103 - 108

5. A Strategy for Developing Practice Guidelines for the ICU Using Automated Knowledge Acquisition Techniques

   • Paul A. de Clercq
   • Johannes A. Blom
   • Hendrikus H.M. Korsten

   OriginalPaper Pages: 109 - 117

6. Work of Breathing–Tidal Volume Relationship: Analysis on an In Vitro Model and Clinical Implications

   • Giuseppe Natalini
   • Daniele M. Tuzzo
   • Andrea Candiani

   OriginalPaper Pages: 119 - 123

7. Evaluation of Hemostasis by the Clot Signature Analyzer: A Potentially Valuable Device for the Anesthesiologist

   • Ala S. Haddadin
   • Chakib M. Ayoub
   • Christine S. Rinder

   OriginalPaper Pages: 125 - 129

8. Evaluation of a New Advanced Thoracic Bioimpedance Device for Estimation of Cardiac Output

   • Dinesh G. Haryadi
   • Dwayne R. Westenskow
   • Alexander A. Morozov

   OriginalPaper Pages: 131 - 138

9. The Society Page

   OriginalPaper Pages: 139 - 143

10. 12th Annual Congress of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine

    OriginalPaper Pages: 145 - 145

11. Information for Contributors

    OriginalPaper Pages: 147 - 148